Welcome to the World of Doll Collecting!

The study of dolls is truly the study of humankind. Few artifacts reflect our history as accurately as do dolls. From food to fashion, dolls and their accessories provide a fascinating window to the past and provide a record for the future. Doll collecting is one of the largest hobby groups in the world enjoyed by enthusiasts everywhere!

The United Federation of Doll Clubs has been promoting the hobby of doll collecting and serving the needs of doll collectors since its beginning in 1949. Learn more about the organization and this website on the About UFDC page.

Latest Blog Posts

I was pleased to have the privilege of taking a Hitty workshop with Gail Wilson! I’d long been a fan……
Participants received a kit, containing everything they’d need. The doll’s head was already done, as well as some preliminary machine-sewing on the body parts. Then we carved the wooden arms and feet, painted arms, feet, and ...

Barbie superfan Bradley Justice chaired the first Barbie event at UFDC in MANY years. Here’s Bradley, with longtime Barbie designer Carol Spencer! (your intrepid reporter also got to meet Carol and was starstruck!)
I also photographed as many of the OOAK centerpieces as I could….enjoy!